After practice the next day, Donny headed for his lab. He got stopped by Raph on the way.

"Donny, any chance I could borrow the toolbox so I can work on the Shell Cycle?" Raph asked.

"Sure, I'll get the box from my lab but be careful with the tools," Donny agreed and then went into lab. He came back out with the toolbox and handed it to Raph who took it.

"Thanks," Raph said gratefully.

"No problem," Donny said sincerely. Then he got out his shell cell and dialed Chloe's number.


Chloe was sleeping in her bed when her cell phone rang. When she saw that Donny was calling, she accepted the call.

"Hi, Donny, what's up?" Chloe asked sleepily.

"Did you just wake up?" Donny asked.

"I did."

"Any chance we could meet after you have breakfast?"

"Sure, where?"

"The place where Mikey and I first met you."

"No problem," Chloe agreed.

"See you there," Donny said and then hung up.


Later, Donny was in the area of the sewers where he and Mikey first met Chloe. For some reason, Mikey had talked him into bringing a pitcher of water, two plastic cups, chocolate candies, and a box of tissues.

Donny put the items in one corner of the room. A few moments later, Chloe arrived and noticed the items.

"What's with the stuff in the corner?" Chloe inquired.

"Mikey talked me into bringing it for some reason," Donny admitted.

"I could use some water and that candy looks good."

"Sounds good to me."

Chloe told Donny what happened at school while they were eating the candy and drinking water. Donny was in shock when she was done.

"You all right?" Chloe asked with concern.

"How could anyone say that you killed your parents when it was the fire that did it?" Donny inquired while trying to stay calm.

"I wish I had an answer for that but I don't."

"Some people out there can be cruel."

Just then, Donny sat down, took his mask off and dropped it, and buried his face in his arms. Chloe sat down next to him and started rubbing his shell.

"I didn't intend to upset you," Chloe admitted.

"You know of the domino effect, right?" Donny asked, his voice breaking.

"What affects one can also affect others."

"For example, something happened at your school and it upsets me that anyone would treat you they way they did."

Chloe wrapped her arms around Donny who returned the gesture. Both of them buried their faces in each other's shoulders and allowed the floodgates to open.

They released each other several minutes later. They also used up a bunch of tissues, drank some more water, and ate some more candy.

"I feel better now," Chloe admitted.

"I'm glad Mikey talked me into bringing a box of tissues," Donny admitted as he tied his mask back on.

"Guess I need to let my walls down more often."

"Leo told me that it was ok for me to let my own walls down if needed."

"I should get back home," Chloe said.

"Don't you want to come back to the lair for a bit?" Donny offered.

"I'd like to but I have some things to take care of."

"No problem."

"Thanks for being my friend."

"Thanks for being mine."

Chloe and Donny wrapped their arms around each other and squeezed tightly. Then they released each other and Chloe helped Donny clean up before she left.


Mikey, Leo, and Raph were in the entertainment area watching an action movie. Just then, Donny entered the area.

"How'd it go?" Leo inquired.

"Let's just say that Chloe opened up and let me know what happened," Donny said.

"Did the items I had you bring come in handy?" Mikey asked.

"They did and I appreciate you insisting that I bring them," Donny said gratefully.

"Let's just watch the movie for now," Raph suggested.

"Good thinking," Donny agreed as he sat down.

The turtles continued to watch the movie. When it was done, they cleaned up and went about their own activities.

The End